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What does it mean?
Simmons argues that promising lifelong monogamy is dishonest because human nature changes over time.
In plain terms
He believes promising to love only one person forever is a lie because people change.
What can you take from it?
Avoid making absolute promises about future feelings.

Where it applies

  • wedding vows
  • relationship discussions
  • philosophical debates

Putting it to work

  • reconsider absolute commitments
  • discuss realistic expectations

Questions to consider

  • Is forever too long to promise?
  • How do you define honest commitment?

Another view

Many people do maintain lifelong monogamy successfully.

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